DMC 815 — Garnet Medium

• DMC 814

  Garnet Dark

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 816

  Garnet

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3857

  Rosewood Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 817

  Coral Red Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 11.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 815?

DMC 815 is Garnet Medium, a very dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #87071F — RGB 135, 7, 31 and HSL 349°, 90%, 28% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Garnet Medium?

Garnet Medium is DMC 815, and it converts to Anchor 44. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 815?

DMC 815 (Garnet Medium) converts to Anchor 44. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 815?

DMC 815 (Garnet Medium) is #87071F in hex — that's RGB 135, 7, 31 or HSL 349°, 90%, 28%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 815?

To build dimension, flank DMC 815 (28% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mauve Very Dark (DMC 3685) sits at 31% for highlights, and Garnet Dark (DMC 814) at 24% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 815?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 815 are Garnet Dark (DMC 814), Garnet (DMC 816), Mauve Very Dark (DMC 3685), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 815 is out of stock.